Traveling through the Tang Dynasty: The Concubine Goes to War

In Xiuzhen Palace, Yunxi carefully held the newborn baby and wrapped it tightly with soft and smooth cloth, as if it was a rare treasure. She walked lightly and slowly to Ye Ling'er, her eyes full of tenderness and joy.

Ye Linger stretched out her hands, gently took the child from Yunxi's arms, and stared at the tender and cute little face, with a smile full of maternal love on her face. However, at this moment, her eyes accidentally passed over Yunxi's face, and an indescribable complex emotion suddenly surged in her heart.

"This child looks so much like you." Ye Ling'er lowered her voice and spoke softly.

Yunxi smiled slightly and responded calmly: "We are all the emperor's blood, so we naturally look like the emperor."

Ye Ling'er was silent for a while, then suddenly broke the deadlock and said, "Sister, do you know why I was so eager to see the emperor when I was giving birth? Although the emperor was unable to come in person, he still showed his concern for me in the message he delivered."

Yunxi nodded silently to show her understanding, and said softly, "Yes! Now that you have successfully given birth to the baby, you should have a good rest."

Ye Linger sighed and said sadly: "It's a pity that I am of low status. My child can only follow me, a disgraced concubine with no status. I'm afraid he will suffer a lot in the future..."

Yunxi held Ye Ling'er's hand and comforted her, "Sister, don't be so pessimistic. The child's future is up to him. Besides, in this palace, status is not the only thing that determines everything."

Ye Linger raised her eyes and looked at Yunxi, "Sister, you are right, but I am just worried that the child will be treated unfairly because of me." Yunxi said firmly, "I will do my best to protect you and your child."

At this moment, a report came from outside the door, "The Queen Mother has arrived!" Yunxi and Ye Ling'er looked at each other, and a sense of uneasiness arose in their hearts.

Accompanied by Madam Liu, the Queen Mother slowly walked into the palace. She glanced around and finally stopped at Ye Ling'er. Her eyes revealed an indescribable majesty and indifference.

"I heard that you gave birth to a prince. Congratulations." The Queen Mother's voice was calm and low, but it contained an irresistible power. Ye Ling'er hurriedly got out of bed and knelt down to salute, "Thank you, Queen Mother." Her voice was a little trembling, and she was obviously very nervous about the Queen Mother's arrival.

The Queen Mother smiled slightly and said softly, "Get up. You have just given birth to a prince, so you should take care of yourself." However, this sentence did not make Ye Ling'er feel relaxed. Instead, it made her more alert.

After saying that, the Queen Mother turned and left. Only after the Queen Mother left did Ye Ling'er breathe a sigh of relief.

She originally thought that the Queen Mother was just here to visit the newborn, but she didn't expect things to be far from that simple.

However, not long after, an imperial decree came down like a bolt from the blue: "Ye Ling'er is of humble status, and it is really not appropriate for her to raise the prince herself. I hereby decree that the little prince be handed over to Concubine Mei to raise. I decree this!"

The eunuch's shrill voice echoed in the palace, and every word was like a sharp thorn, deeply hurting Ye Ling'er's heart. After he read the imperial edict, he mercilessly signaled the palace maids around him to step forward and forcibly snatched the young prince from Ye Ling'er's arms.

Ye Ling'er's heart was broken. She tried her best to resist, "Don't take my child away..." Ye Ling'er cried, but she was too weak to do anything. She could only watch her own flesh and blood being taken away, and that tender and lovely face gradually faded away and disappeared from her sight.

Tears flowed out of her eyes like a flood, blurring Ye Ling'er's vision. She didn't understand why the emperor would make such a cruel decision. She knew that she was of low status, but as a mother, didn't she have the right to raise her own child? Now that her child had left her, she felt that the whole world was collapsing and shattered in an instant.

Endless sadness and despair enveloped Ye Ling'er, and her heart seemed to be torn into thousands of pieces, and she was in great pain. She didn't know how to face the future, and she didn't know if she still had the courage to continue living...

Yunxi held Ye Ling'er's hand tightly and comforted her, "Don't be sad, we will definitely find a way to get the child back." Ye Ling'er raised her head, her eyes full of despair and helplessness, "What should I do? I can't lose my child..."

In this palace, power and status determine everything. Ye Ling'er knows that she is powerless to fight against the Queen Mother, but she will never give up easily. She secretly vows that no matter how much she pays, she will find her child and protect his happiness. A contest between maternal love and power begins...

The little prince lay quietly in the soft embrace of the palace maid, and slowly walked towards the Yimei Garden under the guidance of the eunuch. His tender face was shining with curiosity, and his big round eyes kept looking around, as if he was full of endless desire to explore this magnificent palace.

However, he was too young and ignorant to realize that the tragedy of separation from his biological mother was quietly approaching.

They walked along the winding palace corridors, passed through one magnificent palace gate and corridor after another, and finally arrived at their destination - Yime Garden.

At this moment, Yimei Garden was bustling with people. The Queen Mother also came here in person, making the whole atmosphere solemn and dignified.

"Empress Dowager, how could the Emperor do this? I have just entered the palace and don't even have my own child yet, but I have to take over a child born by a disfavored concubine." Mei Yingluo's tone revealed dissatisfaction and complaints.

The Queen Mother smiled slightly and comforted her softly, "Silly child, this is the decision made after consultation between me and the Emperor. We think it is most appropriate to give this child to you to raise." Her eyes were full of love and trust, and she seemed to have special expectations for Mei Yingluo.

"What? The Queen Mother, it was you who meant it? Why is that?" Mei Yingluo asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"The position of Empress has been vacant for a long time, and although you have been canonized as Concubine Mei, you have not given birth to a child. However, the situation is very different now. Now that you have the little prince to rely on, your status and position will naturally be more stable. Although this child is not your biological child, he has the emperor's blood flowing in his veins after all..." The Queen Mother explained earnestly, the deep meaning of which was self-evident.

"I understand, thank you, aunt." Mei Yingluo suddenly realized.

At this moment, the palace maid happened to bring the little prince in. "Come, bring him here for me to see." The Queen Mother spoke first.

So the palace maid carefully carried the little prince to the Queen Mother...